WO2024096257A1 - Connector - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a connector. A connector (10) according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a contact member (300) including a signal contact (310) for transmitting an electrical signal and an RF contact (330) for transmitting an RF signal; and an insulating member (200) made of an electrically insulating material, coupled to the contact member (300), and having a length in a first direction, a width in a second direction, and a height in a third direction. The insulating member (200) includes: a signal contact support portion (210) that extends in the first direction and supports the signal contact (310); and an RF contact support portion (230) that is continuous with an end of the signal contact support portion (210), extends in the second direction, and supports the RF contact (330). The signal contact (310) may be electrically connected to the outside along the second direction, and the RF contact (330) may be electrically connected to the outside along the first direction.

Description

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The present invention relates to a connector, and more specifically, to a connector that improves the shielding performance of electromagnetic waves inside and outside the connector, and improves visibility for inspection and manufacturing convenience.

Recently, in accordance with the trend toward miniaturization of electronic devices, circuit boards and connectors for connecting them to other members so as to conduct electricity are also being miniaturized. On the other hand, as the amount of information processed by electronic devices increases, the number of terminals provided on a circuit board or connector is increasing. Accordingly, the demand for miniaturized connectors is increasing.

Additionally, technologies are being developed to simultaneously transmit various types of signals using one connector. An example is an RF connector that can transmit both regular signals and RF signals.

The RF connector includes both contacts for transmitting general signals and contacts for transmitting RF signals in order to transmit different signals simultaneously. At this time, in order to prevent interference between the transmitted general signal and the RF signal, electronic shielding is required between the contact transmitting the general signal and the contact transmitting the RF signal.

However, in the case of traditional RF connectors, it is difficult to achieve complete electronic shielding between each contact due to structural limitations. Additionally, in the case of traditional RF connectors, the required configuration increases to perform complete electronic shielding, which reduces assembly efficiency and increases costs.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0145277 (2022.10.28.)

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0130017 (2022.09.26.)

The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a connector with a structure capable of electronically shielding signals transmitted from each contact.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a connector with a structure that can improve electronic shielding performance between signals transmitted from each contact.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a connector structured so that the state of the manufactured connector can be easily inspected.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a connector with a structure in which contacts for RF signal transmission can be stably supported.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a connector with a structure that can prevent arbitrary energization of a contact and other configuration for RF signal transmission.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a contact member 300 including a signal contact 310 for transmitting an electrical signal and an RF contact 330 for transmitting an RF signal; and an insulating member 200 having a length in a first direction, a width in a second direction, and a height in a third direction, coupled to the contact member 300, and made of an electrically insulating material, the insulating member ( 200 includes a signal contact support portion 210 extending in the first direction and supporting the signal contact 310; and an RF contact support 230 that is continuous with the end of the signal contact support 210, extends in the second direction, and supports the RF contact 330, wherein the signal contact 310 includes the first A connector 10 is provided that is electrically connected to the outside along two directions, and the RF contact 330 is electrically connected to the outside along the first direction.

According to the above configuration, the connector according to the embodiment of the present invention is capable of electronic shielding between signals transmitted from each contact.

In addition, according to the above configuration, the connector according to the embodiment of the present invention can improve the electronic shielding performance between signals transmitted from each contact.

In addition, according to the above configuration, the state of the connector according to the embodiment of the present invention can be easily inspected.

Additionally, according to the above configuration, the connector according to an embodiment of the present invention can stably support contacts for RF signal transmission.

In addition, according to the above configuration, the connector according to the embodiment of the present invention can prevent random energization of a contact and other configuration for RF signal transmission.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a connector provided in the connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the connector of FIG. 2.

Fig. 4 is a bottom view showing the connector of Fig. 2;

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the connector of Figure 2.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a shield member provided in the connector of FIG. 2.

FIG. 7 is a bottom view showing the shield member of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a B-B cross-sectional view showing the shield member of FIG. 6.

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C showing the shield member of Figure 6;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an insulating member provided in the connector of FIG. 2.

FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the insulating member of FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a contact member provided in the connector of FIG. 2.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an RF contact provided in the contact member of FIG. 12.

FIG. 14 is a front view showing the RF contact of FIG. 13.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A showing the connector of FIG. 2.

The term “communication” used in the following description means that one or more members are connected to each other in fluid communication. In one embodiment, the communication channel may be formed by a member such as a conduit, pipe, or piping. In the following description, communication may be used in the same sense as one or more members being “fluidly connected” to each other.

The term “conducting” used in the following description means that one or more members are connected to each other to transmit current or electrical signals. In one embodiment, electricity may be formed in a wired form using a conductor member, or in a wireless form such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or RFID. In one embodiment, electrification may include the meaning of “communication.”

The term “fluid” used in the following description refers to any form of material that flows by external force and whose shape or volume can be changed. In one embodiment, the fluid may be a liquid such as water or a gas such as air.

As used in the following description, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "anterior side" and "posterior side" will be understood with reference to the coordinate system shown throughout the accompanying drawings.

1, a connector assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. In the depicted embodiment, connector assembly 1 includes connector 10 and another connector 20.

The connector 10 and the other connector 20 are each coupled to an external module board (not shown). The connector 10 and the other connector 20 are coupled to each other and electrically connected. Accordingly, the connector 10 and the module board (not shown) respectively coupled to the other connector 20 may be electrically connected to each other.

In one embodiment, connector 10 may be comprised of one of a plug connector and a receptacle connector, and the other connector 20 may be comprised of another of a plug connector and a receptacle connector.

In the illustrated embodiment, the connector 10 is partially accommodated in a space formed inside another connector 20. Another part of the connector 10 surrounds the outer circumference of the other connector 20 and is coupled thereto. Accordingly, the connector 10 and the other connector 20 are coupled at a plurality of different positions, so that the coupled state of the connector 10 and the other connector 20 can be stably maintained.

In the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly 1 is configured to transmit both general electrical signals and RF signals. Accordingly, the connector assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be referred to as an RF connector (Radio Frequency Connector).

2 to 5, a connector 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

The connector 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes both a configuration for transmitting a general electrical signal (a signal contact 310 to be described later) and a configuration for transmitting an RF signal (an RF contact 330 to be described later). . Connector 10 further includes another component for electronically shielding signal contact 310 and RF contact 330 from each other (shield contact 320, which will be described later).

Additionally, the connector 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may electrically shield the outside of the RF contact 330 in the horizontal direction, that is, the outside of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction in the illustrated embodiment, respectively. Accordingly, interference with the RF contact 330 and RF signals transmitted from the RF contact 330 can be minimized. A detailed description of this will be provided later.

In the illustrated embodiment, connector 10 includes a shield member 100, an insulating member 200, and a contact member 300.

At this time, the shield member 100, the insulating member 200, and the contact member 300 may be combined in the height direction, or in the illustrated embodiment, in the Z-axis direction. At this time, the contact member 300 may be supported by being coupled to the insulating member 200.

Additionally, the shield member 100 surrounds the insulating member 200 in the horizontal direction (in the illustrated embodiment, the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction) and is coupled to the insulating member 200. At this time, the shield member 100 partially covers the insulating member 200 in its height direction, that is, in the Z-axis direction, and may be coupled to the insulating member 200.

At this time, the contact member 300 may be partially exposed on one side, or, in the illustrated embodiment, on the lower side of the insulating member 200 along the Z-axis direction. The exposed portion of the contact member 300 may be mounted on a module board (not shown) by soldering (not shown).

The shield member 100 is combined with the insulating member 200 to reinforce the rigidity of the insulating member 200. Additionally, the shield member 100 is formed to surround the contact member 300 coupled to the insulating member 200 and can shield the contact member 300 from external electrical interference.

The shield member 100 partially surrounds the insulating member 200 and is coupled to the insulating member 200. The shield member 100 may surround the insulating member 200 in the horizontal and vertical directions, respectively.

In the illustrated embodiment, the shield member 100 is formed to surround the outer side of the insulating member 200 in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, respectively. Accordingly, the shield member 100 can electronically shield the contact member 300 coupled to the insulating member 200 in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.

Additionally, the shield member 100 is formed to surround the upper outer peripheral portion of one side of the insulating member 200 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment. In the illustrated embodiment, the shield member 100 partially surrounds each corner of the upper side of the insulating member 200 in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.

Additionally, the shield member 100 may be in contact with a receptacle shield (reference numeral not assigned) provided in another connector 20 to conduct electricity. Accordingly, the shield member 100 may form a ground together with the receptacle shield (reference numeral not assigned).

The shield member 100 is coupled to the insulating member 200 and may have any shape capable of electronically shielding the contact member 300. In the illustrated embodiment, the shield member 100 is formed to have a length in the X-axis direction longer than a width in the Y-axis direction and a height in the Z-axis direction.

A space is formed inside the shield member 100 to accommodate the insulating member 200. The space communicates with the outside through openings formed on each side of the shield member 100 in the Z-axis direction.

The shape of the shield member 100 may be changed to correspond to the shape of the insulating member 200 and other connectors 20.

The shield member 100 may be formed of a high-rigidity material. This is to prevent damage to the insulating member 200 coupled to the shield member 100 and to maintain stable coupling between the connector 10 and the other connectors 20.

The shield member 100 may be formed of an electrically conductive material. This is to form a ground by being electrically connected with the other connector 20 and the shield contact 320, which will be described later.

6 to 9, the shield member 100 includes a shield body 110, a shield wall 120, a shield cutout 130, a shield chamfer 140, a coupling opening 150, and an inspection panel. It includes an opening 160, a reinforcement part 170, and an extension part 180.

The shield body 110 forms part of the external shape of the shield member 100. Other configurations of the shield member 100 may be combined or formed on the shield body 110. In the illustrated embodiment, the shield body 110 is formed by combining the shield wall 120, the shield cut portion 130, the shield chamfer 140, the coupling opening 150, and the inspection opening 160.

The shield body 110 is in contact with the receptacle shield (reference numeral not given) and the shield contact 320 provided in the other connector 20 to conduct electricity. Accordingly, the shield member 100 can form a ground.

The shield body 110 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the insulating member 200. In the illustrated embodiment, the shield body 110 is formed to have a length in the X-axis direction longer than a length in the Y-axis direction and a height in the Z-axis direction.

Each side of the shield body 110 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper and lower sides are formed open. At this time, the area of the opening formed on one side in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, on the upper side may be smaller than the area of the opening formed on the other side in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, on the lower side. Accordingly, the insulating member 200 is received in the shield body 110 through the opening on the other side, but is not pulled out from the shield body 110 through the one side.

In the illustrated embodiment, the shield body 110 includes a shield space 111.

The shield space 111 is a space that accommodates the insulating member 200. The shield space 111 may be defined by being surrounded by the shield body 110 and the shield wall 120 . In the illustrated embodiment, each side of the shield space 111 in the X-axis direction and each side in the Y-axis direction are surrounded by a shield wall 120 . One side of the shield space 111 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper side, is partially surrounded by the surface of the shield body 110.

The shield space 111 may have a shape corresponding to the insulating member 200. In the illustrated embodiment, the shield space 111 is formed to have a length in the X-axis direction longer than a width in the Y-axis direction and a height in the Z-axis direction.

The shield space 111 communicates with the outside. Specifically, one side of the shield space 111 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper side, is open and communicates with the outside through the coupling opening 150 and the inspection opening 160. Accordingly, the worker can visually check the insulating member 200 accommodated in the shield space 111 and the contact member 300 coupled thereto. A detailed description of this will be provided later.

The other side of the shield space 111 in the Z-axis direction is open and communicates with the outside. As described above, the insulating member 200 can be withdrawn and received in the shield space 111 through the other side.

Shield wall 120 constitutes another part of the exterior shape of shield member 100. The shield wall 120 surrounds the insulating member 200 in a horizontal direction, in the illustrated embodiment, in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. In one embodiment, the shield wall 120 may be in contact with the outer surface of the insulating member 200 to support the insulating member 200.

Shield wall 120 is continuous with shield body 110. The shield wall 120 may extend in the Z-axis direction from the horizontal outer periphery of the shield body 110. In the illustrated embodiment, the shield wall 120 extends in a vertical direction from the horizontal outer periphery of the shield body 110.

One end of the shield wall 120 in the extending direction, in the illustrated embodiment, a lower end may include a portion protruding outward. Due to the above portion, the distance at which the connector 10 and the other connector 20 are coupled in the Z-axis direction may be limited.

A plurality of shield walls 120 may be provided. The plurality of shield walls 120 are continuous with each other and may be located on each side of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. A plurality of shield walls 120 may be arranged to surround the insulating member 200 at different positions.

In the depicted embodiment, shield wall 120 includes a first shield wall 121 , a second shield wall 122 , a third shield wall 123 and a fourth shield wall 124 .

The first shield wall 121 surrounds the shield space 111 and the insulating member 200 accommodated therein on one side in the X-axis direction, on the left side in the illustrated embodiment. The first shield wall 121 forms a predetermined angle with the upper left corner of the shield body 110 and extends to one side in the Z-axis direction, that is, to the lower side. An end of the first shield wall 121 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, a lower end, is bent to the left.

The first shield wall 121 is disposed to face the second shield wall 122 in the X-axis direction with the shield space 111 in between.

The second shield wall 122 surrounds the shield space 111 and the insulating member 200 accommodated therein from the other side in the X-axis direction, from the right side in the illustrated embodiment. The second shield wall 122 forms a predetermined angle with the upper right corner of the shield body 110 and extends to one side in the Z-axis direction, that is, to the lower side. The end of the second shield wall 122 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower end, is bent to the right.

The third shield wall 123 surrounds the shield space 111 and the insulating member 200 accommodated therein on one side in the Y-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, on the front side. The third shield wall 123 forms a predetermined angle with the upper front edge of the shield body 110 and extends to one side in the Z-axis direction, that is, to the lower side. An end of the third shield wall 123 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, a lower end, is bent toward the front.

The third shield wall 123 is disposed to face the fourth shield wall 124 in the Y-axis direction with the shield space 111 in between.

The fourth shield wall 124 surrounds the shield space 111 and the insulating member 200 accommodated therein from the other side in the Y-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, from the rear side. The fourth shield wall 124 forms a predetermined angle with the rear upper edge of the shield body 110 and extends to one side in the Z-axis direction, that is, to the lower side. An end of the fourth shield wall 124 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, a lower end, is bent toward the rear side.

At this time, each end of the first to fourth shield walls 121, 122, 123, and 124 in the horizontal direction is continuous with each other. Specifically, each end of the first shield wall 121 in the Y-axis direction and each end of the second shield wall 122 in the Y-axis direction are connected to the third shield wall 123 and the fourth shield wall 124, respectively. It is continuous. Each end of the third shield wall 123 in the X-axis direction and each end of the fourth shield wall 124 in the X-axis direction are continuous with the first shield wall 121 and the second shield wall 122, respectively.

At this time, the portions where the first to fourth shield walls 121, 122, 123, and 124 are continuous with each other may be formed to be rounded and convex toward the outside. Additionally, portions of the first to fourth shield walls 121, 122, 123, and 124 that are continuous with the upper edge of the shield body 110 may also be formed to be rounded and convex outward.

The shield cut portion 130 is defined as one edge of the shield wall 120 in the Z-axis direction, or a portion of the upper edge in the illustrated embodiment. The shield cut portion 130 partially surrounds the inspection opening 160 from the outside.

The shield cutout 130 may be positioned outside of the other portions of the shield wall 120 surrounding the inspection opening 160 on the outside. In other words, a portion of the inspection opening 160 surrounded by the shield cut portion 130 may be formed to have a larger area than another portion of the inspection opening 160 surrounded by another portion of the shield wall 120. there is.

Accordingly, the operator can easily check the state of the signal contact 310 or the state in which the signal contact 310 is mounted by soldering (not shown) through the inspection opening 160 formed to have a larger area.

The shield cut portion 130 may be formed in any shape that can increase the area of the inspection opening 160. In the illustrated embodiment, the shield cut portion 130 is formed in the form of an end surface cut in the Z-axis direction, that is, in the vertical direction. In other words, the shield cut portion 130 is formed with a vertical cross-section.

In the above embodiment, the shield cut portion 130 may be configured to surround a portion of the inspection opening 160 in the horizontal direction.

The shield cut portion 130 is continuous with the shield body 110. Specifically, each horizontal end of the shield cut portion 130 is continuous with a portion of the shield body 110 that partially covers the insulating member 200 in the Z-axis direction. At this time, the shield cut portion 130 may be located outside the above portion of the shield body 110.

The shield cut portion 130 is continuous with the shield wall 120. Specifically, each horizontal end of the shield cut portion 130 may be continuous with the portion of the shield body 110 by the horizontal end of the shield wall 120. Accordingly, each horizontal end of the shield wall 120 may extend inward in a direction toward each end of the shield wall 120 in the extension direction.

Therefore, in any case, it will be understood that the portion of the inspection opening 160 surrounded by the shield cut portion 130 has a larger area than other portions.

A plurality of shield cut portions 130 may be formed. A plurality of shield cut portions 130 may be formed on each of the plurality of shield walls 120 to expand the area of the inspection opening 160.

In the illustrated embodiment, the shield cut portion 130 is formed at upper ends of the first to fourth shield walls 121, 122, 123, and 124, respectively. The shield cut portion 130 formed in the first shield wall 121 surrounds the first inspection opening 161 located on the left side from the left side. The shield cut 130 formed in the second shield wall 122 surrounds the second inspection opening 162 located on the right side on the right side.

Additionally, the shield cut portion 130 formed in the third shield wall 123 surrounds the third inspection opening 163 located on the front side from the front side. The shield cut portion 130 formed in the fourth shield wall 124 surrounds the fourth inspection opening 164 located on the rear side from the rear side.

The shield chamfer 140 is formed to remove burrs generated as the shield cut portion 130 is formed. The shield chamfer 140 is formed at one edge of the shield wall 120 in the Z-axis direction, an upper edge in the illustrated embodiment, and is continuous with the shield cut portion 130.

The connector assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed in an ultra-fine size with a length in the X-axis direction of 1 cm and a length in the Y-axis direction of 0.8 cm. As the above-described shield chamfer 140 is formed, fine burrs generated during manufacturing the connector assembly 1 can be removed.

By the shield chamfer 140, the inner space of the connector assembly 1, especially the connector 10, can be maximized to increase the area of the inspection opening 160. Accordingly, even when the connector assembly 1 is implemented as an ultra-small product, manufacturing convenience and product performance can be improved.

The shield chamfer 140 may extend to form a predetermined angle (a) with the shield cut portion 130. As described above, the shield chamfer 140 is formed with a vertical cross-section, and the shield chamfer 140 may be defined as an inclined surface with respect to the Z-axis direction.

The shield chamfer 140 may be located outside the shield cut portion 130. In other words, the distance between the shield chamfer 140 and the center of the shield space 111 may be formed to be longer than the distance between the shield cut portion 130 and the center of the shield space 111.

Accordingly, it can be said that the shield chamfer 140 surrounds the inspection opening 160 on the outside of the shield cut portion 130. As a result, the shield chamfer 140 partially serves to expand the area of the inspection opening 160.

The shield chamfer 140 may be formed in any shape that can increase the area of the inspection opening 160. In the illustrated embodiment, the shield chamfer 140 is formed in the form of a surface extending obliquely at a predetermined angle (a) with respect to the shield cut portion 130. In the above embodiment, the shield chamfer 140 may be configured to surround a portion of the inspection opening 160 in the horizontal direction.

The shield chamfer 140 is continuous with the shield body 110. Specifically, each horizontal end of the shield chamfer 140 is continuous with a portion of the shield body 110 that partially covers the insulating member 200 in the Z-axis direction. At this time, the shield chamfer 140 may be located outside the above portion of the shield body 110.

The shield chamfer 140 is continuous with the shield wall 120. Specifically, each horizontal end of the shield chamfer 140 may be continuous with the portion of the shield body 110 by the horizontal end of the shield wall 120 . Accordingly, each horizontal end of the shield wall 120 may extend inward in a direction toward each end of the shield wall 120 in the extension direction.

Therefore, in any case, it will be understood that the portion of the inspection opening 160 surrounded by the shield chamfer 140 has a larger area than other portions.

A plurality of shield chamfers 140 may be formed. A plurality of shield chamfers 140 may be formed on each of the plurality of shield walls 120 to expand the area of the inspection opening 160.

In the illustrated embodiment, the shield chamfer 140 is formed at upper ends of the first to fourth shield walls 121, 122, 123, and 124, respectively. The shield chamfer 140 formed in the first shield wall 121 surrounds the first inspection opening 161 located on the left side from the left side. The shield chamfer 140 formed in the second shield wall 122 surrounds on the right side the second inspection opening 162 located on the right side.

Additionally, the shield chamfer 140 formed on the third shield wall 123 surrounds the third inspection opening 163 located on the front side from the front side. The shield chamfer 140 formed in the fourth shield wall 124 surrounds the fourth inspection opening 164 located on the rear side on the rear side.

The coupling opening 150 communicates with the shield space 111 and the outside in the Z-axis direction. The insulating member 200 accommodated in the shield space 111 and the contact member 300 coupled thereto may be partially exposed to the outside through the coupling opening 150. The receptacle contact (not referenced) provided in the other connector 20 may contact and conduct electricity with the signal contact 310 accommodated in the shield space 111 through the coupling opening 150.

The coupling opening 150 is formed through the inside of the shield body 110. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the coupling opening 150 is formed through one side of the shield body 110 in the Z-axis direction, that is, on the upper side. The coupling opening 150 is arranged to overlap the shield space 111 and the insulating member 200 and the contact member 300 accommodated in the shield space 111 in the Z-axis direction.

In one embodiment, the coupling opening 150 may be arranged to overlap the signal contact support 210 of the insulating member 200 and the signal contact 310 coupled thereto in the Z-axis direction. Additionally, the coupling opening 150 may be arranged to overlap the shield contact support 220 of the insulating member 200 and the shield contact 320 coupled thereto in the Z-axis direction.

Accordingly, the signal contact 310 and the shield contact 320 may contact and be energized with the receptacle signal contact (not indicated) and the receptacle shield contact (not indicated) provided in the other connector 20, respectively. .

The coupling opening 150 communicates with the inspection opening 160. Each side of the coupling opening 150 in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction is at least partially in communication with the inspection opening 160.

In the illustrated embodiment, the left side of the coupling opening 150 communicates with the first inspection opening 161, and the right side of the coupling opening 150 communicates with the second inspection opening 162. The front side of the coupling opening 150 communicates with the third inspection opening 163, and the rear side of the coupling opening 150 communicates with the fourth inspection opening 164.

The coupling opening 150 communicates with the shield space 111 and may be formed in any shape that allows the insulating member 200 accommodated in the shield space 111 and the contact member 300 coupled thereto to be at least partially exposed. You can. In the illustrated embodiment, the coupling opening 150 is formed as a plate-shaped space having a length in the X-axis direction longer than a width in the Y-axis direction and a thickness in the Z-axis direction.

The inspection opening 160 functions as a window to check the state of the signal contact 310 or the state in which the signal contact 310 is mounted by soldering (not shown). Additionally, the inspection opening 160 provides a passage through which the RF contact 330 is coupled with a receptacle RF contact (not reference numeral) provided in another connector 20.

The inspection opening 160 communicates with the shield space 111. The insulating member 200 accommodated in the shield space 111 and the contact member 300 coupled to the insulating member 200 may be at least partially exposed to the outside through the inspection opening 160.

The inspection opening 160 communicates with the coupling opening 150. The support wall (not referenced) provided in the other connector 20 may pass through both the coupling opening 150 and the inspection opening 160 and enter the shield space 111. Accordingly, various receptacle contacts (not shown) provided in other connectors 20 may contact and conduct electricity with the contact member 300 accommodated in the shield space 111.

Inspection opening 160 may be at least partially surrounded by shield cutout 130 and shield chamfer 140 . At this time, the inspection opening 160 may have a portion on one side facing the shield wall 120 surrounded by the shield cut portion 130 and the shield chamfer 140.

Accordingly, the inspection opening 160 is expanded so that the state of the contact member 300 or the state in which the contact member 300 is mounted by soldering (not shown) can be easily confirmed. Additionally, as the inspection opening 160 is expanded, the RF contact 330 and the receptacle RF contact (not reference numeral) of the other connector 20 can be easily contacted and energized.

A plurality of inspection openings 160 may be provided. The plurality of inspection openings 160 are spaced apart from each other, and may communicate with the shield space 111 and the coupling opening 150, respectively.

In the illustrated embodiment, the inspection opening 160 includes a first inspection opening 161, a second inspection opening 162, a third inspection opening 163, and a fourth inspection opening 164.

The first inspection opening 161 is located on one side of the X-axis direction, on the left side in the illustrated embodiment. The first inspection opening 161 is surrounded on one side in the X-axis direction, that is, on the left side, by the first shield wall 121 and the shield cut portion 130 and shield chamfer 140 formed thereon. The other side, that is, the right side, in the X-axis direction of the first inspection opening 161 is open and communicates with the coupling opening 150.

The RF contact 330 located on one side, that is, the left side, in the X-axis direction may be exposed in the Z-axis direction through the first inspection opening 161.

The second inspection opening 162 is located on the other side of the X-axis direction, on the right side in the illustrated embodiment. The second inspection opening 162 is surrounded on the other side, that is, on the right side, in the X-axis direction by the second shield wall 122 and the shield cut portion 130 and shield chamfer 140 formed thereon. One side of the second inspection opening 162 in the X-axis direction, that is, the left side, is open and communicates with the coupling opening 150.

The RF contact 330 located on the other side, that is, the right side, in the X-axis direction may be exposed in the Z-axis direction through the second inspection opening 162.

The third inspection opening 163 is located on one side of the Y-axis direction, on the front side in the illustrated embodiment. The third inspection opening 163 is surrounded on one side in the Y-axis direction, that is, the front side, by the third shield wall 123 and the shield cut portion 130 and shield chamfer 140 formed thereon. The other side of the third inspection opening 163 in the Y-axis direction, that is, the rear side, is open and communicates with the coupling opening 150.

A plurality of signal contacts 310 located on one side of the Y-axis direction, that is, the front side, may be exposed in the Z-axis direction through the third inspection opening 163.

The fourth inspection opening 164 is located on the other side of the Y-axis direction, on the rear side in the illustrated embodiment. The fourth inspection opening 164 is surrounded on the other side, that is, the rear side, in the Y-axis direction by the fourth shield wall 124 and the shield cut portion 130 and shield chamfer 140 formed thereon. One side of the fourth inspection opening 164 in the Y-axis direction, that is, the front side, is open and communicates with the coupling opening 150.

A plurality of signal contacts 310 located on the other side, that is, the rear side, in the Y-axis direction may be exposed in the Z-axis direction through the fourth inspection opening 164.

Meanwhile, the shield member 100 may electronically shield the contact member 300 accommodated in the shield space 111 from the outside. Specifically, the shield member 100 may electronically shield the signal contact 310 from the outside.

Specifically, the signal contact 310 is exposed to one side in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, to the upper side through the coupling opening 150 and the third and fourth inspection openings 163 and 164. The signal contact 310 contacts and conducts electricity with a receptacle signal contact (not provided) of the other connector 20 through one side in the Z-axis direction.

At this time, each side of the signal contact 310 in the X-axis direction is electronically shielded from the outside by the shield body 110 or the shield contact 320. Additionally, as will be described later, the shield contact 320 is located between the signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330 along the X-axis direction.

Accordingly, the signal contact 310 can be electronically shielded from the external or RF contact 330 in the horizontal direction, that is, on each side of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. One side of the Z-axis direction where the signal contact 310 is exposed to the outside contacts and conducts electricity with the receptacle signal contact (reference numeral not given) of the other connector 20. The other side of the signal contact 310 in the Z-axis direction is connected to a module substrate (not shown) and is electrically conductive.

Accordingly, electronic interference applied to the signal contact 310 from the outside or the RF contact 330 can be minimized. Accordingly, disturbance of the electronic signal transmitted from the signal contact 310 can be minimized, and transmission reliability between the connector 10 and the other connector 20 can be improved.

Furthermore, the shield member 100 may electronically shield the RF contact 330 from the outside.

Specifically, the RF contact 330 is accommodated in the shield space 111 and exposed to one side in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, to the upper side through the first inspection opening 161 and the second inspection opening 162. . The RF contact 330 contacts and conducts electricity with a receptacle RF contact (not provided) of the other connector 20 through one side in the Z-axis direction.

At this time, each side of the RF contact 330 in the Y-axis direction is electronically shielded from the outside by the third shield wall 123 and the fourth shield wall 124. In addition, one side of the RF contact 330 in the

That is, the RF contact 330 may be electronically shielded from the external or signal contact 310 in the horizontal direction, that is, on each side of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. One side of the Z-axis direction where the RF contact 330 is exposed to the outside contacts and conducts electricity with the receptacle RF contact (reference symbol not given) of the other connector 20. The other side of the RF contact 330 in the Z-axis direction is coupled to a module substrate (not shown) and is electrically conductive.

Accordingly, electronic interference applied to the RF contact 330 from an external or signal contact 310 can be minimized. Accordingly, disturbance of the RF signal transmitted from the RF contact 330 can be minimized, and transmission reliability between the connector 10 and the other connector 20 can be improved.

The reinforcement portion 170 constitutes a portion of the shield member 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the reinforcement portion 170 constitutes a portion of the shield member 100 in the height direction, that is, a portion of the upper side. The reinforcement portion 170 at least partially covers the upper portion of the insulating member 200.

The reinforcement unit 170 may be connected to an external test power source (not shown) to enable electricity to be connected. In one embodiment, the reinforcement portion 170 may be connected to a probe capable of conducting electricity to test the current state of the connector assembly 1.

The reinforcement portion 170 is continuous with the shield wall 120. Reinforcement portion 170 may extend from shield wall 120 toward inspection opening 160.

A plurality of reinforcement parts 170 may be provided. The plurality of reinforcement portions 170 may be continuous with the shield wall 120 at different positions and may cover different portions of the upper side of the insulating member 200, respectively.

In the illustrated embodiment, a total of four reinforcement parts 170 are provided. A pair of reinforcement parts 170 are located on the upper and lower sides of the left side of the shield body 110, respectively. Another pair of reinforcement parts 170 are located on the upper and lower sides of the right side of the shield body 110, respectively. Each pair of reinforcement portions 170 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the front-back direction. The four reinforcing parts 170 are arranged to cover the upper side of each corner of the insulating member 200.

Meanwhile, each reinforcement portion 170 may be continuous with at least two of the first to fourth shield walls 121, 122, 123, and 124. Accordingly, it will be understood that the rigidity of the shield body 110 can be reinforced by the reinforcement portion 170.

The reinforcement portion 170 is continuous with the extension portion 180.

The extension portion 180 is in electrically contactable contact with a ground contact provided on another connector 20 coupled to the connector 10, thereby forming a ground together. The extension portion 180 extends in the width direction of the shield body 110, in the front-to-back direction in the illustrated embodiment.

The extension portion 180 may be divided into a plurality of parts. A portion of the extension portion 180 is continuous with the reinforcement portion 170 and may extend in the front-back direction. The other part of the extension part 180 is continuous with the one part at a predetermined angle and may extend in the height direction of the shield body 110, that is, in the vertical direction.

A plurality of extension parts 180 may be provided. The plurality of extension parts 180 may each extend from the plurality of reinforcement parts 170. In the illustrated embodiment, a total of two pairs of extension parts 180 are provided. The pair of extension parts 180 are continuous with the pair of reinforcement parts 170 located on the left side. The other pair of extension parts 180 is continuous with the other pair of reinforcement parts 170 located on the right side. Each pair of extension parts 180 extends in a direction toward each other, and the ends in the front-back direction are arranged to face each other with the inspection opening 160 interposed therebetween.

As the extension part 180 protrudes from the reinforcement part 170, the rigidity of the extension part 180 can be secured. That is, when the extension part 180 is directly coupled to the shield wall 120, it is difficult to secure sufficient rigidity as the length of the extension part 180, which is formed to have a small cross-sectional area, increases. Accordingly, the connector 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured so that the extension portion 180 extends from the reinforcement portion 170 to minimize the increase in length of the extension portion 180, thereby increasing the rigidity of the extension portion 180. You can secure enough.

The extension 180 may be positioned between the signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330 along the X-axis direction. Accordingly, the extension part 180 can electronically shield the signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330 along the X-axis direction. Accordingly, electrical interference between the signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330 can be minimized.

10 to 11, the connector 10 according to the illustrated embodiment includes an insulating member 200.

The insulating member 200 is coupled to the contact member 300 and supports it. Additionally, the insulating member 200 forms the connector 10 together with the shield member 100 and the contact member 300.

The insulating member 200 is made of an electrically insulating material. The insulating member 200 does not conduct any electricity with the shield member 100 or the contact member 300.

The insulating member 200 is coupled to the shield member 100. The insulating member 200 is accommodated in the shield space 111, and its outer surface in the X-axis direction and Y-axis direction is supported by the shield wall 120.

One side of the insulating member 200 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper side, is at least partially covered by the shield body 110 of the shield member 100. Additionally, one side of the insulating member 200 in the Z-axis direction may be at least partially exposed to the outside through the coupling opening 150 or the inspection opening 160.

The insulating member 200 is coupled to the contact member 300. As will be described later, a plurality of contact members 300 are provided and can be classified into signal contacts 310, shield contacts 320, and RF contacts 330 according to their functions. Accordingly, the insulating member 200 includes a structure for supporting the signal contact 310, the shield contact 320, and the RF contact 330 to be spaced apart from each other.

The insulating member 200 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the shield space 111. In the illustrated embodiment, the insulating member 200 is formed to have a length in the X-axis direction longer than a width in the Y-axis direction and a height in the Z-axis direction.

In the illustrated embodiment, the insulating member 200 includes a signal contact support 210, a shield contact support 220, and an RF contact support 230.

The signal contact support 210 is coupled to the signal contact 310 of the contact member 300 and supports them. The signal contact supporter 210 is accommodated in a space formed in the signal contact 310.

A plurality of signal contact supports 210 may be formed. The plurality of signal contact supports 210 may be spaced apart in the Y-axis direction and may be partially formed at each corner of the insulating member 200 in the Y-axis direction. In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of signal contact supports 210 are provided and located at the central portion of each side of the Y-axis direction, that is, the front side and the rear side edge. The space formed between the pair of signal contact supports 210 can accommodate a receptacle signal contact supporter (reference numeral not given) of another connector 20.

The signal contact support portion 210 extends in the longitudinal direction of the insulating member 200, in the X-axis direction in the illustrated embodiment. Additionally, the signal contact support portion 210 may be formed to have a width in the width direction of the insulating member 200, in the Y-axis direction in the illustrated embodiment, and a height in the Z-axis direction.

The signal contact supporter 210 may be arranged to overlap the coupling opening 150 or the inspection opening 160 in its height direction, that is, the Z-axis direction. Specifically, the signal contact support part 210 may be at least partially exposed in the Z-axis direction by the third inspection opening 163 and the fourth inspection opening 164. Additionally, another portion of the signal contact support 210 may be exposed in the Z-axis direction through the coupling opening 150.

The signal contact supporter 210 may be formed in any shape capable of supporting the signal contact 310. In the illustrated embodiment, the signal contact support portion 210 includes a groove recessed to accommodate the signal contact 310 and a boss portion surrounding the groove in the X-axis direction.

The shield contact support portion 220 is coupled to the shield contact 320 of the contact member 300 and supports them. In the illustrated embodiment, the shield contact support 220 is formed as a space to accommodate the shield contact 320.

A plurality of shield contact supports 220 may be formed. The plurality of shield contact supports 220 may be arranged to be spaced apart in the X-axis direction. At this time, the shield contact supporter 220 is disposed between the signal contact supporter 210 and the RF contact supporter 230.

Accordingly, the shield contact 320 coupled to the shield contact support 220 is located between the signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330 to electronically shield the signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330. You can.

In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of shield contact supports 220 are provided and arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the X-axis direction. A pair of signal contact supports 210 are positioned between the pair of shield contact supports 220. Additionally, a pair of shield contact supports 220 is located between a pair of RF contact supports 230.

Meanwhile, the shield contact 320 accommodated in the shield contact supporter 220 may be in contact with the shield member 100 to conduct electricity. Additionally, the shield contact 320 may contact and conduct electricity with a receptacle shield member (reference numeral not assigned) provided in another connector 20.

Accordingly, grounding between the connector 10 and the other connector 20 can be formed. Furthermore, shield contact 320 may electronically shield signal contact 310 and RF contact 330.

The RF contact support 230 is coupled to the RF contact 330 of the contact member 300 and supports them. The RF contact 330 is accommodated and supported in a space formed in the RF contact supporter 230.

A plurality of RF contact supports 230 may be formed. The plurality of RF contact supports 230 may be arranged to be spaced apart in the X-axis direction. At this time, the RF contact supporter 230 is arranged so that the shield contact supporter 220 and the signal contact supporter 210 are positioned between it.

Accordingly, the RF contact 330 coupled to the RF contact supporter 230 may be electronically shielded from the signal contact 310 by the shield contact 320 coupled to the shield contact supporter 220.

In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of RF contact supports 230 are provided and arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the X-axis direction. At this time, the pair of RF contact supports 230 may be positioned adjacent to each end of the insulating member 200 in the X-axis direction. Additionally, a pair of shield contact supports 220 and a signal contact support 210 located between the pair of shield contact supports 220 are located between the pair of RF contact supports 230.

Accordingly, along the It will be understood that (230) are located sequentially.

RF contact support 230 may include any configuration that can be coupled to and support RF contact 330. In the illustrated embodiment, the RF contact support 230 includes an RF contact receiving space 231, an RF contact support guide 232, an RF contact protection protrusion 233, and an RF contact support bottom 234.

The RF contact receiving space 231 is a space that accommodates the RF contact 330. The RF contact receiving space 231 is recessed on one side of the insulating member 200 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, on the upper side. The shape of the RF contact receiving space 231 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the RF contact 330.

A pair of RF contact support guides 232 are positioned with the RF contact receiving space 231 in between.

The RF contact support guide 232 supports the RF contact 330 accommodated in the RF contact receiving space 231. The RF contact support guide 232 may be configured to support the RF contact 330 in a plurality of directions.

In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of RF contact support guides 232 are provided and arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the Y-axis direction. An RF contact receiving space 231 is formed between a pair of RF contact support guides 232. A pair of RF contact support guides 232 may closely support the RF contact 330 accommodated in the RF contact receiving space 231.

In one embodiment, the RF contact support 230 may be formed integrally with the RF contact 330. In the above embodiment, the RF contact supporter 230 may be combined with the RF contact 330 in the form of insert molding. To prevent solder wicking, which may occur when the insert-molded RF contact 330 is mounted on soldering (not shown), the RF contact support 230 includes an RF contact protection protrusion 233. (see Figure 15).

The RF contact protection protrusion 233 supports the RF contact 330 accommodated in the RF contact supporter 230. The RF contact protection protrusion 233 is located on one side of the RF contact supporter 230 in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, on the lower side.

The RF contact protection protrusion 233 may be configured in any shape to prevent lead burning that may occur when the RF contact 330 formed integrally with the RF contact support 230 is mounted by soldering (not shown). You can.

In one embodiment, the RF contact protection protrusion 233 may be formed by plating nickel (Ni). In the above embodiment, the RF contact protection protrusion 233 may be said to function as a nickel-barrier (Ni-Barrier) to prevent lead burning.

The RF contact protection protrusion 233 prevents lead from rising when the RF contact 330 is mounted by soldering (not shown), and lead burning can also be prevented.

One side of the RF contact protection protrusion 233 may be defined as the RF contact support bottom surface 234.

The RF contact support bottom 234 supports one side, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower side of the RF contact 330. The RF contact support bottom surface 234 forms one surface of the RF contact protection protrusion 233 that is in direct contact with the RF contact 330, or the upper surface in the illustrated embodiment (see FIG. 15). The RF contact support bottom 234 may support the RF support portion 333 of the RF contact 330.

12 to 14, the connector 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a contact member 300.

The contact member 300 contacts and conducts electricity with various receptacle contacts (reference symbols not given) provided in other connectors 20. The contact member 300 is made of an electrically conductive material and can contact and conduct electricity with a receptacle contact (reference numeral not assigned).

The contact member 300 is electronically shielded from the outside by the shield member 100. Electrical signals or RF signals transmitted from the contact member 300 may be protected from the outside by the shield member 100.

The contact member 300 is coupled to the insulating member 200. The contact member 300 is supported by the insulating member 200, so random shaking can be prevented. As described above, the insulating member 200 is made of an electrically insulating material, and therefore the contact member 300 and the insulating member 200 do not conduct electricity at any time.

A plurality of contact members 300 may be provided. The plurality of contact members 300 may be configured to perform different functions. To this end, the plurality of contact members 300 each contact and conduct electricity with different receptacle contacts (reference symbols not assigned) provided in other connectors 20 . The plurality of contact members 300 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other, so that arbitrary conduction of electricity between them can be prevented.

In the depicted embodiment, contact member 300 includes signal contact 310, shield contact 320, and RF contact 330.

Signal contact 310 is configured to transmit an electrical signal. The signal contact 310 is energized by contacting a receptacle signal contact (not reference numeral) provided in another connector 20.

The signal contact 310 is accommodated in the shield space 111. The signal contact 310 may be exposed in the Z-axis direction through the coupling opening 150 and the third and fourth inspection openings 163 and 164.

The signal contact 310 is supported by being coupled to the signal contact support portion 210. At this time, a plurality of signal contacts 310 may be provided and arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the extension direction of the signal contact support portion 210. In the illustrated embodiment, three signal contacts 310 are provided and arranged to be spaced apart in the X-axis direction.

At this time, the signal contact 310 may be inserted into the groove formed in the signal contact supporter 210. The signal contact 310 may be supported by a boss portion surrounding the groove on both sides in the X-axis direction.

As described above, a pair of signal contact supports 210 may be provided and spaced apart in the Y-axis direction. Accordingly, the plurality of signal contacts 310 may also be respectively coupled to the pair of signal contact supports 210.

The plurality of signal contacts 310 may be electronically shielded by a pair of shield contacts 320 along the X-axis direction. In addition, the plurality of signal contacts 310 may be electronically shielded along the Y-axis direction by the shield member 100, specifically the shield wall 120 and the shield cut portion 130 and shield chamfer 140 formed thereon. there is.

The shield contact 320 is coupled to the shield member 100 and conducts electricity to form ground. The shield contact 320 may also contact the receptacle shield member (not reference numeral) and the receptacle shield contact (not reference number) of another connector 20 that is coupled to the shield member 100 to form a ground.

The shield contact 320 is coupled to the insulating member 200. The shield contact 320 may be accommodated and supported in the shield contact supporter 220.

The shield contact 320 extends in the width direction of the shield member 100, or in the illustrated embodiment, in the Y-axis direction. At this time, the shield contact 320 may be formed to be longer in the Y-axis direction than the signal contact 310 or the RF contact 330. In one embodiment, the length of the shield contact 320 in the Y-axis direction may be greater than or equal to the distance between each end of a pair of signal contacts 310 spaced apart in the Y-axis direction.

Accordingly, the shield contact 320 can effectively electronically shield the signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330.

Shield contact 320 is located between signal contact 310 and RF contact 330. The shield contact 320 is configured to electronically shield the signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330. In the depicted embodiment, shield contact 320 is positioned between signal contact 310 and RF contact 330 along the X-axis direction to electronically shield them.

The shield contact 320 may be exposed to one side in the Z-axis direction, in the illustrated embodiment, to the upper side through the coupling opening 150. The shield contact 320 may be grounded through contact with a receptacle shield member (not reference numeral) and a receptacle shield contact (not reference number) provided in the other connector 20 through one side.

A plurality of shield contacts 320 may be provided. The plurality of shield contacts 320 may electronically shield the signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330 at different locations. In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of shield contacts 320 are provided and arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the X-axis direction. A pair of shield contacts 320 are arranged to face each other with a plurality of signal contacts 310 in between.

In addition, among the pair of shield contacts 320, the shield contact 320 located on one side in the X-axis direction, that is, on the left, is located between the RF contact 330 located on the left and the plurality of signal contacts 310. They are electronically shielded. Among the pair of shield contacts 320, the shield contact 320 located on the other side in the shielded with

Therefore, as described above, the RF contact 330, shield contact 320, signal contact 310, shield contact 320, and RF contact 330 are sequentially arranged along the X-axis direction.

RF contact 330 is configured to transmit RF signals. The RF contact 330 is energized by contacting a receptacle RF contact (not referenced) provided in another connector 20.

The RF contact 330 is coupled to the insulating member 200. Specifically, the RF contact 330 is accommodated in the RF contact receiving space 231 of the RF contact supporter 230. The width direction of the RF contact 330 accommodated in the RF contact receiving space 231, in the illustrated embodiment, the Y-axis direction, is supported by the RF contact support guide 232. The lower side of the RF contact 330 is supported by the RF contact support bottom 234.

RF contact 330 is located between shield contact 320 and shield wall 120. RF contact 330 may be electronically shielded by shield contact 320 and shield wall 120 along the X-axis direction. Additionally, the RF contact 330 may be electronically shielded by the shield wall 120 along the Y-axis direction. The RF contact 330 is disposed to face the signal contact 310 with the shield contact 320 in between.

A plurality of RF contacts 330 may be provided. The plurality of RF contacts 330 may be disposed at different positions, each facing the signal contact 310 with the shield contact 320 in between.

In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of RF contacts 330 are provided and spaced apart in the X-axis direction. One RF contact 330 is located between and electronically shielded by the first shield wall 121 and the shield contact 320. Another RF contact 330 is located between and electronically shielded by the second shield wall 122 and the shield contact 320.

Additionally, the Y-axis direction of the RF contact 330 may be electronically shielded by the shield body 110 or the shield wall 120. Accordingly, each horizontal direction of the RF contact 330, that is, the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, can be electronically shielded. Accordingly, disturbance of the RF signal transmitted from the RF contact 330 can be minimized.

In the illustrated embodiment, the RF contact 330 includes an RF contact portion 331, an RF contact portion 332, an RF support portion 333, an insulating member coupling space 334, and an RF mounting portion 335.

The RF contact part 331 is a part where the RF contact 330 contacts and conducts electricity with a receptacle RF contact (not given reference number) of another connector 20. The RF contact portion 331 is exposed to the outside of the RF contact support portion 230, to one side (i.e., the upper side) in the Z-axis direction in the illustrated embodiment. The RF contact portion 331 extends in a horizontal direction, in the X-axis direction in the illustrated embodiment.

In an embodiment in which the RF contact 330 is formed integrally with the RF contact support 230 in the form of insert molding, the end of the RF contact 331 on which no separate plating process has been performed is located at the upper end in the illustrated embodiment. The cutting surface 331a formed in the vertical direction may be exposed to the outside.

That is, according to the prior art, the connector is manufactured by cutting the RF contact from the lower side of the connector. Accordingly, the connector according to the prior art has a cut surface of the contact located on its lower side.

On the other hand, in the connector assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the RF contact portion 331 (i.e., the cut portion) is located on the upper side of the connector 10. Accordingly, a relatively large space can be secured on the lower side of the connector 10, and the separation distance from the shield member 100 or the signal contact 310 can be secured as much as possible.

As a result, the shielding performance of RF signals can be improved, and the performance of the connector 10 can be improved.

The RF contact part 331 is continuous with the RF contact part 332 at a predetermined angle.

The RF contact portion 332 is a portion of the RF contact 330 extending along the RF contact receiving space 231. The RF contact part 332 is continuous with the RF contact part 331 and the RF support part 333 at a predetermined angle, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the RF contact portion 332 extends in the Z-axis direction such that one end, i.e., the upper end, is continuous with the RF contact portion 331 and the other end, i.e., the lower end, is continuous with the RF support portion 333. .

The RF support portion 333 is a portion where the RF contact 330 is supported by the RF contact protection protrusion 233. The RF support part 333 is continuous with the RF contact part 332 and the RF mounting part 335 at a predetermined angle, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the RF support part 333 extends in the do.

The insulating member coupling space 334 is a space defined by being partially surrounded by the RF contact part 331, the RF contact part 332, and the RF support part 333. A portion of the RF contact support 230 is accommodated in the insulating member coupling space 334.

The RF mounting unit 335 is a part where the RF contact 330 is mounted by soldering (not shown). The RF mounting unit 335 constitutes one end in the height direction of the RF contact 330, or the lower end in the illustrated embodiment. One end of the RF mounting unit 335 in the extending direction, in the illustrated embodiment, a lower end, may be exposed to the outside of the insulating member 200 and may be mounted by soldering (not shown).

The one end of the RF mounting unit 335 may be formed so that its cross-sectional area is reduced in the direction toward the end. In other words, the RF mounting unit 335 may have a tapered end.

The RF mounting portion 335 may extend in a direction different from the RF contact portion 331 or the RF support portion 333. In the illustrated embodiment, the RF mounting unit 335 extends in the Z-axis direction, that is, vertically. Accordingly, the RF mounting unit 335 can be spaced as much as possible from the lower end of any one of the shield walls 120 of the shield member 100 that is located adjacent to it.

That is, as shown in FIG. 15, the separation distance (d) between the RF mounting unit 335 and the lower end of the second shield wall 122 is when the RF mounting unit 335 extends in the X-axis direction. It can be increased compared to .

Accordingly, the soldering ring (not shown) mounting the RF mounting unit 335 and the soldering ring (not shown) mounting the second shield wall 112 are sufficiently spaced apart, so that arbitrary contact and conduction of electricity can be prevented.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented in this specification, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can add or change components within the scope of the same spirit. , deletion, addition, etc., other embodiments can be easily proposed, but this will also be said to be within the scope of the present invention.

1: connector assembly 10: connector

20: Other connector 100: Shield member

110: shield body 111: shield space

120: shield wall 121: first shield wall

122: second shield wall 123: third shield wall

124: fourth shield wall 130: shield cut portion

140: shield chamfer 150: coupling opening

160: inspection opening 161: first inspection opening

162: second inspection opening 163: third inspection opening

164: fourth inspection opening 170: reinforcement portion

180: extension 200: insulating member

210: signal contact support 220: shield contact support

230: RF contact support 231: RF contact receiving space

232: RF contact support guide 233: RF contact protection protrusion

234: RF contact support bottom 300: Contact member

310: signal contact 320: shield contact

330: RF contact 331: RF contact part

331a: cutting surface 332: RF contact

333: RF support 334: insulation member coupling space

335: RF mounting part d: separation distance

a: angle

Claims (13)

1. A contact member 300 including a signal contact 310 for transmitting an electrical signal and an RF contact 330 for transmitting an RF signal; and

   An insulating member (200) having a length in a first direction, a width in a second direction, and a height in a third direction, is coupled to the contact member (300), and is made of an electrically insulating material,

   The insulating member 200 is,

   a signal contact support portion 210 extending in the first direction and supporting the signal contact 310; and

   An RF contact support 230 is continuous with an end of the signal contact support 210, extends in the second direction, and supports the RF contact 330,

   The signal contact 310 is electrically connected to the outside along the second direction, and the RF contact 330 is electrically connected to the outside along the first direction.

   Connector (10).
2. According to paragraph 1,

   The RF contact 330 is,

   It is configured to be electrically connected to the outside and transmit an RF signal, and is located at an end in the third direction and includes a cut surface 331a exposed to the outside of the insulating member 200 in an uncoated state. ,

   Connector (10).
3. According to paragraph 2,

   The RF contact 330 is,

   an RF contact portion 331 exposed on one side of the insulating member 200 along the third direction, extending along the first direction, and in contact with the outside in a conductive manner; and

   An RF mounting portion 335 is exposed from the other side of the insulating member 200 along the third direction, extends along the third direction, and is mounted on an external solder.

   Connector (10).
4. According to paragraph 2,

   A shield member (100) coupled to the insulating member (200) to reinforce the rigidity of the insulating member (200) and configured to electronically shield the contact member (300),

   The shield member 100 is,

   A pair of shield walls (121, 122) arranged to face each other along the first direction with the contact member (300) interposed so as to electronically shield the contact member (300) from the outside along the first direction. ; and

   Continuous with the pair of shield walls 121 and 122, respectively, and comprising an extension portion 180 extending along the second direction,

   The signal contact 310 and the RF contact 330 are disposed to face each other with the extension portion 180 interposed along the first direction so as to be electronically shielded from each other.

   Connector (10).
5. According to paragraph 4,

   The shield member 100 is,

   Continuous with the pair of shield walls 121 and 122 and comprising a reinforcing portion 170 that at least partially covers the insulating member 200 on one side in the third direction,

   Connector (10).
6. According to clause 5,

   The extension portion 180 is continuous with one edge of the reinforcement portion 170,

   Connector (10).
7. According to clause 5,

   The shield member 100 is,

   It is continuous with the pair of shield walls 121 and 122, respectively, and extends in the second direction with the contact member 300 therebetween so as to electronically shield the contact member 300 from the outside along the second direction. It further includes another pair of shield walls (123, 124) arranged to face each other along,

   The reinforcing portions 170 are provided in plural numbers and are respectively located in portions where the pair of shield walls 121 and 122 and the other pair of shield walls 123 and 124 are continuous with each other.

   Connector (10).
8. In clause 7,

   The extension portion 180 is continuous with one edge of the plurality of reinforcement portions 170 in the second direction,

   Connector (10).
9. According to paragraph 4,

   The shield member 100 is,

   It is continuous with the pair of shield walls 121 and 122, respectively, and extends in the second direction with the contact member 300 therebetween so as to electronically shield the contact member 300 from the outside along the second direction. Another pair of shield walls 123, 124 arranged facing each other along; and

   It constitutes a portion of the end portion of the shield walls 121, 122, 123, and 124 in the third direction, and is cut in the height direction to form the third end of the pair of shield walls 121, 122, 123, and 124. Comprising a shield cut portion 130 located outside the other portions of the three-way ends,

   Connector (10).
10. According to clause 9,

    The shield member 100 is,

    The contact member ( Comprising an inspection opening 160 disposed to overlap 300,

    Connector (10).
11. According to clause 9,

    The shield member 100 is,

    A shield chamfer 140 is formed at the end of the shield wall 121, 122, 123, 124 in the third direction and extends obliquely at a predetermined angle a with the shield cut portion 130. ), including,

    Connector (10).
12. According to paragraph 4,

    The insulating member 200 is,

    An RF contact support 230 coupled to the RF contact 330 to support the RF contact 330 and positioned adjacent the shield wall 121, 122,

    Connector (10).
13. According to clause 12,

    The RF contact support 230 is,

    an RF contact receiving space 231 that accommodates the RF contact 330; and

    Comprising a pair of RF support guides 232 spaced apart in the Y-axis direction with the RF contact receiving space 231 in between to support the received RF contact 330,

    Connector (10).

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